RAIN is greening the Sahara. You can help.

RAIN forges partnerships with nomadic Wodaabe and Tuareg people of West Africa. While many NGO's help Africa, RAIN is among the few on the ground in rural and remote areas of Niger.

Help RAIN Educate Girls to Change the World!

A girls education is powerful, help make our Learning Center a reality!

RAIN Presents Fatoumata Diawara in Concert

A rising Malian star shines at the Music Hall this summer!

You give reason for hope in Niger.

RAIN always comes back - and you make it possible! Thanks to all who helped us reach our 2013 Annual Appeal goal!

On the Ground in Rural Sahel

RAIN works directly with nomadic communities in the remote desert regions of Niger. Learn more about our work.

Why RAIN? Why Niger?

RAIN helped Tuareg herder Dombouki keep his livestock and feed his family. Many nomadic people in Niger face such challenges daily.

RAIN Partners with Rotary to Transform a Community

We engage in a grassroots approach with each partner community. Learn how RAIN and Rotary transformed the village of Bonfeba!

Portsmouth Middle School students to participate in West African drumming workshop with Randy Armstrong and Fatoumata Diawara

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Sustainable Change in Africa

Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) forges partnerships with underserved rural and nomadic desert peoples of West Africa to realize their aspirations for education and durable livelihoods.